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Join Dr. Steve Gard, editor-and-chief for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, as he chats with Rachel Thompson, MD, about her research on the incidence, rate, and risk factors for progression after successful brace management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The two discuss the motivation and experimental protocol behind the research, primary findings, unanticipated surprises, and clinical takeaways.

 

This episode is sponsored by Spinal Technology

 

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JPO article: Is the Story Over? Progression After Bracing in AIS

Co-Authors: Thompson, Rachel M. MD; Hubbard, Elizabeth W. MD; Jo, Chan-Hee PhD; Virostek, Don CPO; Karol, Lori A. MD